Bronwyn Hayward
@bmhayward.bsky.social
NZ professor at Uni of Canterbury, NZ, political scientist: youth, climate, sustainability, democracy, urban resilience (IPCC author/co-ordinating author AR6)
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Bronwyn Hayward
@bmhayward.bsky.social
· Sep 22
we can not wait to welcome you to an historic world climate meeting- the biggest Aotearoa NZ ever held in our history - in person and online - and it’s on in just 3 weeks! #af2025 #adaptation #climateChange adaptationfutures2025.com
Ahead of COP 30 I’ve been thinking about the irony that the critics of our 1.5 IPCC report are many of the people now saying it’s too late to act because we’ve going past 1.5 & we must focus on instead on technological fixes to address overshoot - here’s why I think these arguments are distractions
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Ahead of COP 30 I’ve been thinking about the irony that the critics of our 1.5 IPCC report are many of the people now saying it’s too late to act because we’ve going past 1.5 & we must focus on instead on technological fixes to address overshoot - here’s why I think these arguments are distractions
Hoping we can encourage @earthshotprize.bsky.social to come back to blue sky as a place to share great climate ideas! Feel honoured to serve on the jury and so inspired by the relational Friendship project which just won the climate award tonight! youtu.be/zYRAPjvwQJw?...
Fix Our Climate Winner - Friendship
YouTube video by The Earthshot Prize
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November 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Hoping we can encourage @earthshotprize.bsky.social to come back to blue sky as a place to share great climate ideas! Feel honoured to serve on the jury and so inspired by the relational Friendship project which just won the climate award tonight! youtu.be/zYRAPjvwQJw?...
an @adaptationfutures.bsky.social urban panel discussion between New York City leaders & mayors of towns with significant Indigenous, immigrant & LGBT/marginalised populations facing climate risk, was one of the first international events the Trump Administration pulled funding from… #HopeWon
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
an @adaptationfutures.bsky.social urban panel discussion between New York City leaders & mayors of towns with significant Indigenous, immigrant & LGBT/marginalised populations facing climate risk, was one of the first international events the Trump Administration pulled funding from… #HopeWon
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The ClimateREEFS team has had a wonderful time at #AF2025 showcasing our research on small scale fishery sustainability. Similar challenges but many solutions in climate adaptation. We are in this together. #CLimateAdaptationREsilience @adaptationfutures.bsky.social @priestleycentre.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The ClimateREEFS team has had a wonderful time at #AF2025 showcasing our research on small scale fishery sustainability. Similar challenges but many solutions in climate adaptation. We are in this together. #CLimateAdaptationREsilience @adaptationfutures.bsky.social @priestleycentre.bsky.social
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#AF2025 Patron Lisa Tumahai, a Ngāi Tahu leader and Deputy Chair He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission, shares her thoughts on some of the key messages to come from the Adaptation Futures 2025 Indigenous Forum.
October 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
#AF2025 Patron Lisa Tumahai, a Ngāi Tahu leader and Deputy Chair He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission, shares her thoughts on some of the key messages to come from the Adaptation Futures 2025 Indigenous Forum.
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"When the next storm comes, will you be one who steps back, or steps up?" Toroa Charteris & Zabeel Scanlan, Westport high-school students. #AF2025
October 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"When the next storm comes, will you be one who steps back, or steps up?" Toroa Charteris & Zabeel Scanlan, Westport high-school students. #AF2025
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“Risk comes about when people and ecosystems and infrastructure are exposed to those hazards… when it has underlying weaknesses… so we need to think about what we can do to reduce that risk.”
David Dodman at #ChristchurchConversations @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025
David Dodman at #ChristchurchConversations @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
“Risk comes about when people and ecosystems and infrastructure are exposed to those hazards… when it has underlying weaknesses… so we need to think about what we can do to reduce that risk.”
David Dodman at #ChristchurchConversations @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025
David Dodman at #ChristchurchConversations @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025
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As the world’s fastest-warming region, Asia has no time to wait. At #AF2025 in Christchurch, scientists and leaders spotlighted how local knowledge, innovation, and cross-border cooperation are reshaping the region’s response to climate change.
www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/af2025-asia-...
www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/af2025-asia-...
AF2025: Asia at the Frontlines of Climate Adaptation
At Adaptation Futures 2025, Asia’s climate crisis met its innovators. From Bangladesh to Japan, local solutions are inspiring global action.
www.asiamediacentre.org.nz
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
As the world’s fastest-warming region, Asia has no time to wait. At #AF2025 in Christchurch, scientists and leaders spotlighted how local knowledge, innovation, and cross-border cooperation are reshaping the region’s response to climate change.
www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/af2025-asia-...
www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/af2025-asia-...
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Great to join #AF2025 virtually. My talk: upscaling the deployment of Nature-based Solutions needs
- Good evidence on benefits, synergies and tradeoffs
- Landscape scale planning
- Local leadership and knowledge
- trusted advisors
- partnership working
- Flexibility to adapt
- Long-term funding
- Good evidence on benefits, synergies and tradeoffs
- Landscape scale planning
- Local leadership and knowledge
- trusted advisors
- partnership working
- Flexibility to adapt
- Long-term funding
virtually.talk
October 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Great to join #AF2025 virtually. My talk: upscaling the deployment of Nature-based Solutions needs
- Good evidence on benefits, synergies and tradeoffs
- Landscape scale planning
- Local leadership and knowledge
- trusted advisors
- partnership working
- Flexibility to adapt
- Long-term funding
- Good evidence on benefits, synergies and tradeoffs
- Landscape scale planning
- Local leadership and knowledge
- trusted advisors
- partnership working
- Flexibility to adapt
- Long-term funding
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🌏 Explore storytelling, climate adaptation and finance at #AdaptationFutures2025, taking place this week in New Zealand.
SEI’s Karin André, Ed Carr, Åsa Gerger Swartling, Mathilda Englund and Katherine Browne are sharing their expertise across ten explorative sessions:
🔗 buff.ly/Q2FIhhr
#AF2025
SEI’s Karin André, Ed Carr, Åsa Gerger Swartling, Mathilda Englund and Katherine Browne are sharing their expertise across ten explorative sessions:
🔗 buff.ly/Q2FIhhr
#AF2025
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🌏 Explore storytelling, climate adaptation and finance at #AdaptationFutures2025, taking place this week in New Zealand.
SEI’s Karin André, Ed Carr, Åsa Gerger Swartling, Mathilda Englund and Katherine Browne are sharing their expertise across ten explorative sessions:
🔗 buff.ly/Q2FIhhr
#AF2025
SEI’s Karin André, Ed Carr, Åsa Gerger Swartling, Mathilda Englund and Katherine Browne are sharing their expertise across ten explorative sessions:
🔗 buff.ly/Q2FIhhr
#AF2025
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TODAY at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social!
Innovation Spotlight 4: Regeneration for Resilience
10:45–12:15 NZST | Exhibition Hall 4, Te Pae Christchurch
Reimagining adaptation through Indigenous knowledge, Pacific voices & community-led innovation.
🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4n4ZPBa
Innovation Spotlight 4: Regeneration for Resilience
10:45–12:15 NZST | Exhibition Hall 4, Te Pae Christchurch
Reimagining adaptation through Indigenous knowledge, Pacific voices & community-led innovation.
🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4n4ZPBa
October 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
TODAY at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social!
Innovation Spotlight 4: Regeneration for Resilience
10:45–12:15 NZST | Exhibition Hall 4, Te Pae Christchurch
Reimagining adaptation through Indigenous knowledge, Pacific voices & community-led innovation.
🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4n4ZPBa
Innovation Spotlight 4: Regeneration for Resilience
10:45–12:15 NZST | Exhibition Hall 4, Te Pae Christchurch
Reimagining adaptation through Indigenous knowledge, Pacific voices & community-led innovation.
🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4n4ZPBa
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Mōrena/Good morning and welcome to day four of #AF2025
Reminder: You can watch a livestream of the closing session of Adaptation Futures 2025 today at 4.30pm NZST!
➡️ View here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
#ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership
Reminder: You can watch a livestream of the closing session of Adaptation Futures 2025 today at 4.30pm NZST!
➡️ View here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
#ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership
Public Outreach
Publicly Streamed Events There are a number of publicly streamed events, which can be viewed here and the Urban Climate Adaptation Discussion at the Piano can be viewed…
adaptationfutures2025.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Mōrena/Good morning and welcome to day four of #AF2025
Reminder: You can watch a livestream of the closing session of Adaptation Futures 2025 today at 4.30pm NZST!
➡️ View here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
#ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership
Reminder: You can watch a livestream of the closing session of Adaptation Futures 2025 today at 4.30pm NZST!
➡️ View here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
#ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership
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Hon. Dr Maina Talia, Minister of Climate Change, Tuvalu, shares his hopes for the outcomes of Adaptation Futures 2025, and the importance of involving youth in the adaptation conversation.
#AF2025 #ClimateAction #Adaptation
#AF2025 #ClimateAction #Adaptation
October 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Hon. Dr Maina Talia, Minister of Climate Change, Tuvalu, shares his hopes for the outcomes of Adaptation Futures 2025, and the importance of involving youth in the adaptation conversation.
#AF2025 #ClimateAction #Adaptation
#AF2025 #ClimateAction #Adaptation
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Today, hundreds of #AF2025 delegates have been exploring Ōtautahi Christchurch during a series of Living Labs field trips.
We hope you all enjoyed this opportunity to engage with individuals and groups tackling climate change challenges in their local communities!
We hope you all enjoyed this opportunity to engage with individuals and groups tackling climate change challenges in their local communities!
October 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Today, hundreds of #AF2025 delegates have been exploring Ōtautahi Christchurch during a series of Living Labs field trips.
We hope you all enjoyed this opportunity to engage with individuals and groups tackling climate change challenges in their local communities!
We hope you all enjoyed this opportunity to engage with individuals and groups tackling climate change challenges in their local communities!
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Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, who have helped make this important gathering for accelerating adaptation action possible.
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
October 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, who have helped make this important gathering for accelerating adaptation action possible.
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
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We are proud to be showcasing #AF2025 to delegations from schools across Ōtautahi Christchurch and inspiring the next generation of future climate leaders, with the help of our wonderful team of tertiary student ambassadors.
October 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
We are proud to be showcasing #AF2025 to delegations from schools across Ōtautahi Christchurch and inspiring the next generation of future climate leaders, with the help of our wonderful team of tertiary student ambassadors.
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Happening today at #AF2025
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The role of the
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals in
supporting communities and practitioners at 3.45pm - 4.45pm NZST.
🔵 Watch the public livestream here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The role of the
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals in
supporting communities and practitioners at 3.45pm - 4.45pm NZST.
🔵 Watch the public livestream here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Public Outreach
Publicly Streamed Events There are a number of publicly streamed events, which can be viewed here and the Urban Climate Adaptation Discussion at the Piano can be viewed…
adaptationfutures2025.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Happening today at #AF2025
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The role of the
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals in
supporting communities and practitioners at 3.45pm - 4.45pm NZST.
🔵 Watch the public livestream here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The role of the
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals in
supporting communities and practitioners at 3.45pm - 4.45pm NZST.
🔵 Watch the public livestream here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
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“As Ngāi Tahu we migrated south to Te Waipounamu… We have been adapting all our lives.
I think it’s really inspiring as a young person to think back to our ancestors and how they have succeeded because we are all here today.”
The awesome Thomas Blakie at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
I think it’s really inspiring as a young person to think back to our ancestors and how they have succeeded because we are all here today.”
The awesome Thomas Blakie at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“As Ngāi Tahu we migrated south to Te Waipounamu… We have been adapting all our lives.
I think it’s really inspiring as a young person to think back to our ancestors and how they have succeeded because we are all here today.”
The awesome Thomas Blakie at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
I think it’s really inspiring as a young person to think back to our ancestors and how they have succeeded because we are all here today.”
The awesome Thomas Blakie at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
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And we’re underway @adaptationfutures.bsky.social !
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
And we’re underway @adaptationfutures.bsky.social !
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“We recognise that Indigenous communities are already doing the adaptation work.”
Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D Huson shares a vision for an Indigenous Climate Adaptation Network at the Indigenous Forum of @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
“It’s a living breathing community of relationship.”
#AF2025
Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D Huson shares a vision for an Indigenous Climate Adaptation Network at the Indigenous Forum of @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
“It’s a living breathing community of relationship.”
#AF2025
October 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“We recognise that Indigenous communities are already doing the adaptation work.”
Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D Huson shares a vision for an Indigenous Climate Adaptation Network at the Indigenous Forum of @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
“It’s a living breathing community of relationship.”
#AF2025
Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D Huson shares a vision for an Indigenous Climate Adaptation Network at the Indigenous Forum of @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
“It’s a living breathing community of relationship.”
#AF2025
Ok so here’s the thing about adaptation futures 2025 there are lots of public streaming online events! SO you don’t have to travel but if you are then join many who are staying longer for more quality time-events before & after, field work & small as well as big events see adaptationfutures2025.com
Adaptation Futures Conference 2025
The 8th international Adaptation Futures Conference (AF2025) will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand from 13 to 16 October, 2025. It is hosted by the…
adaptationfutures2025.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Ok so here’s the thing about adaptation futures 2025 there are lots of public streaming online events! SO you don’t have to travel but if you are then join many who are staying longer for more quality time-events before & after, field work & small as well as big events see adaptationfutures2025.com
Goodness I think we are at 1800 #af2025
we can not wait to welcome you to an historic world climate meeting- the biggest Aotearoa NZ ever held in our history - in person and online - and it’s on in just 3 weeks! #af2025 #adaptation #climateChange adaptationfutures2025.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Goodness I think we are at 1800 #af2025
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With a lineup of events happening during #AF2025 week, there are many ways to get involved in The Art of Climate Conversation. You can also watch or listen to the publicly streamed opening and closing plenary sessions, and the Innovation Spotlight events sponsored by @adaptationfund.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
With a lineup of events happening during #AF2025 week, there are many ways to get involved in The Art of Climate Conversation. You can also watch or listen to the publicly streamed opening and closing plenary sessions, and the Innovation Spotlight events sponsored by @adaptationfund.bsky.social
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🚨PER CAPITAAAAAA🚨
Luxon Govt subsidy to fossil fuel companies is 12 TIMES HIGHER per person than Trump's subsidy. Trump subsidy is US$625m to coal - NZ$1070m. Luxon subsidy is (at least) NZ$200m to oil and gas exploration. 5.2m people in NZ and 347m in US. Trump subsidy NZ$3 per person; Luxon NZ$38 per person.
October 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
🚨PER CAPITAAAAAA🚨
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Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, including @thegef.bsky.social
Global Environment Facility says: "At the Global Environment Facility (GEF), we know adaptation can’t wait. That’s why we’re proud to support #AF2025."
Global Environment Facility says: "At the Global Environment Facility (GEF), we know adaptation can’t wait. That’s why we’re proud to support #AF2025."
October 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, including @thegef.bsky.social
Global Environment Facility says: "At the Global Environment Facility (GEF), we know adaptation can’t wait. That’s why we’re proud to support #AF2025."
Global Environment Facility says: "At the Global Environment Facility (GEF), we know adaptation can’t wait. That’s why we’re proud to support #AF2025."